Licensed Psychotherapist

Positive Change Counseling Center•San Diego, CA

3d•$40 - $75•Hybrid

About The Position

The Licensed Mental Health Therapist provides high-quality outpatient therapy to individuals, couples, and/or families. Success in this role means maintaining a consistent caseload, delivering evidence-based care, and completing documentation accurately and on time while collaborating with a supportive clinical team. Positive Change Counseling Center is a compassionate, client-centered mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families create meaningful and lasting change. Our clinicians provide evidence-based therapy in a supportive and collaborative environment, tailoring care to meet each client’s unique goals and needs. Since 2006, we’ve remained committed to supporting our therapists as much as our clients. Positive Change Counseling Center fosters a culture of teamwork, professional growth, and clinical integrity, allowing clinicians to focus on impactful therapeutic work without the administrative burdens of managing a private practice. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and clinical approaches, and strive to create an inclusive space where clinicians feel supported and empowered to do their best work. Positive Change Counseling Center is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve. Positive Change Counseling Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Positive Change Counseling Center is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to [email protected].

Requirements

Active, unrestricted license: Psychologist (PsyD or PhD), LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LPCC in California (Active & Registered with BBS/BOP)
Master’s or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
Strong background in evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT)
Ability to provide therapy independently
Comfort using an EHR and telehealth platforms
Experience conducting psychotherapy with specific populations (children, adolescents, trauma, couples, etc.
Experience in outpatient or group practice settings

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments of bio-psycho-social needs and develop individualized treatment plans
Provide individual, family, and/or couples outpatient psychotherapy services using evidence-based modalities
Actively seek parent and/or patient feedback regarding programming and therapy goals
Complete timely and compliant clinical documentation
Full Time: Maintain an active caseload of approximately 5–6 clients per day; minimum of 25 clients per week required
Part Time: Maintain an active caseload of approximately 3-4 clients per day; minimum of 15 clients per week required
Participate in clinical consultation, supervision, or team meetings as required
Adhere to ethical standards, licensing requirements, and company policies

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources
Generous paid time off and additional paid holidays
Case consultation with colleagues
Malpractice insurance and all overhead expenses covered by the practice
Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
Flexible scheduling and telehealth options